Phang Nga Bay Tours

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With limestone rock formations jutting out of the emerald green sea, Phang Nga Bay in Thailand is famous the world over for its natural beauty. Many visitors to Thailand will find themselves crossing the bay on the way to popular tourist spots, such as Phuket or Krabi, but this place deserves some dedicated exploration time of its own.

The Basics

With beaches, caves, lagoons, mangrove forests, and more, Phang Nga Bay is a must-visit for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The island first captured popular attention when it was featured in the James Bond movie The Man With the Golden Gun.

Today, boat tours offer regular guided trips to Koh Tapu, the so-called “James Bond Island.” Kayaking tours—often with snorkeling included—are another popular way to explore the bay and its spectacular limestone karsts.

Things to Know Before You Go

Boat trips and other tours visit the bay from several locations, including Phuket, Krabi, and the Phi Phi Islands.Boat, kayak, and snorkel tours are best suited for active travelers and families.Remember to wear suitable water-friendly footwear and bring plenty of sunscreen for boat or kayak excursions.Tours often provide a lunchtime meal and refreshments.

How to Get There

Officially part of Ao Phang Nga National Park, Phang Nga Bay is located in the Andaman Sea between the southern part of the Thai mainland in the east and the island of Phuket in the west. The easiest way to access the bay is by long-tail boat, speed boat, or kayak as part of a guided tour with round-trip transport provided. Passenger ferries also cross the bay.

When to Get There

Phang Nga Bay enjoys the best weather through the winter months of November–March. April and May are the hottest months of the year here when temperatures and humidity are both high. Rainy season—May to October—can see heavy rainfall.

Visit the Sea Gypsy Village of Koh Panyee

Built entirely from wooden stilts by Indonesian fishermen 200 years ago, the village of Koh Panyee—floating in the middle of the ocean next to towering limestone rocks—seems like something out of a storybook. A trip to the village offers a fascinating look at a totally unique way of life. Do take note that the village is a Muslim community, and dress modestly, if you’re planning to visit.

Your Phang Nga Bay Day Trip from Phuket by Speedboat takes you through the emerald waters of this epic bay, past hundreds of limestone islands. Make stops at James Bond Island and the secluded lagoons of Talu Island on an scenic canoe ride and trek through quiet caves for an up close look at these limestone wonders. This memorable full-day tour includes local lunch and plenty of time to soak up the sunshine on the shores of Naka Island.

Travel by motorboat and kayak to less-visited parts of Phang Nga Bay where your guide takes you into stunning sea caves and secret lagoons. You'll visit several small islands in the famously beautiful landscape of turquoise waters and limestone karst, hopping aboard kayaks piloted by an expert guide who shares informative commentary on the wildlife, plants and geology of the region. This tour from Phuket is suitable for adventurous adults and kids and includes all necessary equipment, light lunch, fresh-cooked dinner, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

James Bond Island is one of the most visited islands of Phang Nga Bay, famous for its starring role in Bond movie ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’. This full-day speedboat cruise from Phuket also includes sea canoeing at Hong Island, a trek to the Ice Cream and Diamond Caves, and free time on Naka Noi Island.

Explore the natural treasures of Phang Nga Bay on this full-day boat and kayaking adventure from Phuket or Khao Lak. Paddle around the glorious limestone cliffs and inside the ancient caves of Hong Island and Panak Island, swim and soak up the sun on Lawa Island and see one of Agent 007’s most iconic filming locations at James Bond Island. All equipment, a delicious buffet lunch, refreshments and round-trip hotel transport are included for a hassle-free island escape.

Paddle off for a day of adventure on this 7-hour kayaking tour of the caves, cliffs and islands in Phang Nga Bay. This surreal landscape, made famous by the James Bond film ‘Man With a Golden Gun,’ offers a wealth of fascinating geology and stunning scenery. Feel like an island castaway as you navigate your kayak inside some of the area’s ‘Hongs’ (enclosed tidal lagoons) and stop to cool off with a swim at a secluded local beach. Your Phang Nga Bay Tour also includes a guide, lunch and round-trip hotel transport.

Spend a day cruising the waters of Phang Nga Bay on this Phuket excursion that includes transport and lunch. Travel by both minivan and traditional Thai longtail boat to see some of the region’s most exquisite sights. Highlights include a visit to Suwan Kuha Temple, nestled inside a limestone cave, and island-exploring in Ao Phang-Nga National Marine Park, including James Bond Island — featured in the 007 movie The Man With the Golden Gun. A 30-minute canoe tour around Talu Island includes photo ops galore.

Discover Hong and Panak Islands' caves tucked into Phang Nga Bay on a full-day boat tour from Phuket. Along your guided tour, kayak, explore pristine beaches, and even go for a swim in Ao Phang Nga National Park. Includes breakfast, a lunch buffet, national park fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience the luxury and the wonder of travel by traditional junk boat during this June Bahtra full-day lunch cruise in Phang Nga Bay. Travel by boat from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay and witness the natural beauty of some of Thailand's most-stunning aquatic landscapes. Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch and pay a visit to iconic James Bond Island during this memorable trip that includes plenty of time for swimming and relaxing in style.

Visit stunning locations throughout Ao Phang-Nga National Marine Park on a full-day, guided boat tour of Phang Nga Bay from Phuket. Your day out includes stops at James Bond island (Khao Phing Kan), Naka Island, Koh Panyi and Koh Hong, where you can explore hidden lagoons by canoe or longtail boat, walk on the beach, see a local fishing villages built on stilts, and have free time to swim. This comprehensive tour includes a guide, lunch, transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off in Phuket.

Leave the bustle of Phuket behind for a full-day boat cruise on Phang Nga Bay, home to James Bond Island and other lesser-known but equally stunning islands. Ride in style aboard a traditional Chinese
sailing boat called a junk, taking in the islands of Ao Phang-Nga National
Marine Park, including James Bond Island, Lawa
island and a typical Thai fishing village on Koh Panyi. Have time to swim and relax on a cruise that includes transportation, buffet lunch, and round-trip hotel transport from
Phuket.

Destination: James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan)! Explore Phang Nga Bay by speedboat from Phuket, stopping first at the uninhabited isle of Koh Hong, best reached by kayak. Eat a Thai-style lunch at the Muslim floating village on Pan-Yi Island, go sea kayaking at Panak Island, and relax on the remote sands of Naka Island or Lawa Island.

Savor the sunset along with Thai cuisine on a Phang Nga Bay dinner cruise from Phuket. You’re treated to a five-course buffet dinner with wine while you sail aboard the ‘June Bahtra,’ a traditional Chinese junk. Snap photos of limestone karsts as you watch the sun descend over emerald-green waters of the bay. Your 5-hour tour includes round-trip hotel transport to Yacht Haven Marina.

Board the well-appointed ‘June Bahtra’ for a sunset dinner cruise on Phang Nga Bay. Your 4-hour tour includes an intimate dinner buffet and round-trip hotel transport from Phuket. Watch the sun slip past the horizon and cast an array of colors over the emerald-green waters of the Andaman Sea while you cruise along a magnificent coastline punctuated by limestone karsts.

Penetrate Phang Nga’s Bay’s hidden limestone caves on a full-day canoe tour from Phuket. Paddle alongside a local guide, slip through dim caverns that pock the Bay’s islands, and steer your sturdy canoe into endless chambers only accessible during low tide. Emerge into the sunshine and climb aboard a motorized boat, eat an on-deck buffet, and take in the view while cruising to Lawa Island. Land on a quiet beach to swim, canoe or relax on the sand by the brilliant Andaman Sea.

Escape Phuket to Phang Nga Bay’s islands on a full-day tour of the Andaman Sea’s most superb archipelago. Cast off for the towering ‘James Bond Island,’ explore thick mangrove forests that shelter vulnerable wildlife, and take in the jutting spires and vertical jungles that soar above the tropical water. Slip into dim caves that pock limestone cliffs and discover a community on stilts at Koh Panyi; enjoy a traditional meal in this remote village, which rests in the shade of a towering stone monolith.

Travel from midday to midnight to the hidden wonders of Phang Nga Bay, including a kayaking tour of limestone sea caves and cliff-lined lagoons. Ride a power boat to the emerald waters and keep an eye out for sea eagles, egrets and other wildlife while you paddle your kayak with an expert guide. After dark, float your own self-made flower ‘krathong’ at a Loi Krathong festival, followed by a seafood buffet dinner. Lunch and round-trip transport from Phuket hotels or airport included.

Live the high life with a full-day, luxury speedboat tour from Phuket. This private experience for just you and your group of up to six people means you have the ultimate flexibility in customizing your cruise. Traveling aboard a high-end speedboat that cruises at 32 knots, you'll visit hidden caves and stunning beaches around the island. See Phang Nga Bay and the islands of Krabi. Enjoy a picnic lunch on a deserted beach or visit Laem Sai seafood restaurant.

This early riser tour with a departure from Phuket is exactly what the title suggests, it incorporates many of the best features of the world-renowned Phang Nga Bay. Explore the sea caves at Phanak Island by kayak, canoe at Lod Noi Cave, surround the James Bond Island on foot and visit Panyee Village. Take a swim at Kudu/Nok Island and enjoy a delicious Thai lunch in a private restaurant on Koh Yao Yai, a hidden gem with coconuts, rubbber tree plantations, monkeys and even water buffalos.

James Bond island longtail boat tour – Phuket. It is a must thing to do in the region and one the most wonderful landscapes you will ever see
Delicious Lunch included in the Tour Price, National Park Fees Included in the Price!

Watching the sun rise over the ocean is one of nature’s wonders. Beat the crowds to world-famous James Bond Island by taking this sunrise tour from Phuket. Have the Phang Nga Bay to yourselves as you explore sea caves, kayak into a hidden lagoon on Koh Hong, and discover the hidden Koh Kudu lagoon and beach.

Discover big-name James Bond Island or known as Khao Ping Khan on a day tour by boat from Phuket, Thailand. Explore the filming location of "James Bond 007 Tomorrow Never Dies" as they showcasing the dramatic beauty of Phang Nga Bay and the neighbouring island. Enjoy the amazing sea canoe tour through magnificent caves, mangrove swamps and beautiful lagoons before taking a lunch break at a Muslim fishing village on Panyee Island. Savor the views of breathtaking limestone karsts jutting out of the ocean at Phang Nga Bay!

Explore top destinations around Phang Nga Bay on a full-day tour by boat from Phuket. Visit sea caves, sandy beaches, jungle-clad islands, and fishing villages, and pass by landmarks like James Bond Island. Have time to swim and kayak at scenic spots on a tour that includes a seafood buffet lunch, snacks, guide, and round-trip transfers from Phuket. You'll ride in comfort on a large boat, then get close to choice destinations in smaller boats.

Visit the island known as "James Bond Island" in Phang Nga Bay aboard a speedboat during sunset. This tour also includes some time at leisure on Naka Noi Island, canoeing at Hong Island, and visits to Diamond and Ice Cream caves. Indulge in a seafood dinner in a private Laem Sai Pier restaurant. National Park fees and round-trip transportation from your Phuket hotel included.